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O.K., I'll bite . . . yep, I've got a Cyber-Twin. Can't say how the
BF Twin Reverb preset compares to the real thing (since I can't A/B
it). I can share the following observations (I've had mine since
June 01 - it's firmware version 1.0):
1) The presets are generally not too good. To get a real good sound,
I've had to "tweak" every amp preset - what I use the most these days
is based upon the BF tone stack, though. If you check one out, be
sure to go beyond the presets . . .
2) The built in "Fender" reverb does not do justice to the outboard
reverb tank. I was so disappointed in the CT reverb, that I had to
get an outboard tank - a decision which I've never regretted. The
reverb effects are good, but just not "surf worthy", IMO.
3) Beware of the dread "tube rattle"! This malady affects early
firmware versions (like mine - but I've never had it); later versions
have a beefed up suspension (really!) and bracing to cut down on
vibrations to the circuit boards. Early CT's create tube rattle in
the 12AX7's in the pre-amp section - the only tubes this sucker has.
On the whole, I pretty happy with mine. Tube purists/snobs may
disagree, but the amp sounds pretty good (to me). For my basement
playing, I've never had the master volume above "4" - this thing can
get LOUD! If anyone is considering it, though, don't think you can
toss your outboard reverb tanks . . . also, be sure to dig down and
tweak the presets - it's not a time consuming process, but it can
yield some nice tones.
-Dick
--- In SurfGuitar101@y..., "-=Dan Ware=-" <reverbtank@h...> wrote:
> Here's one for the 101. Anyone own a cyber-twin? How does
the '65
> Blackface twin reverb modelling algorithm compare to a real one? I
was in
> guitar center today contemplating whether or not I wanted to
exercise their
> ten-day return policy and give one a go.
>
> What amazes me, is WHO sets the prices on their used amps? I
saw a '67
> Twin Reverb Blackface for $2699.00 HELLO!!!???
>
> I dont mind paying a little markup, everyones gotta make a buck,
but
> thats pretty friggin steep.
>
> What was also kind of funny to me (funny like ha-ha...not funny
like
> getting your stomach pumped) was that they had a "used" cyber twin
for
> 899.00, and a "brand new" one for 900.00
>
>
> -Dano
> -=The Nebulas=-
>
>
>
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